Essays about: "knee assessment"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words knee assessment.

  1. 1. Assessment of Lower Limb Muscle Strength: Feasibility and Implementation on Exxentric’s SingleExx Machines

    University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

    Author : Maximilian Geisler; [2023]
    Keywords : Force measurement; Lower limb strength; Symmetry assessment; Flywheel-based leg extension machine; Prototype development; Isokinetic dynamometer; Kraftmätning; Styrka i nedre extremiteterna; Symmetribedömning; Flywheel- baserad benförlängningsmaskin; Prototyputveckling; Isokinetisk dynamometer;

    Abstract : Measuring lower limb strength and symmetry is a common practice in elite sports to determine the return to sports point in time during rehabilitation, and this information could be useful for amateur athletes too. However, the devices used for this are highly sophisticated and hardly accessible. READ MORE

  3. 2. Occlusion Training as Rehabilitation after ACL-injury : A Review and Meta-analysis

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Avdelningen för idrottsmedicin

    Author : Isak Andersson; [2022]
    Keywords : BFRT; knee function; knee pain; PRISMA; GRADE;

    Abstract : A common issue after injuries with or without surgery is muscular atrophy. Every year approximately 8000 individuals injure their ACL only in Sweden and 4000 undergo surgery. Rehabilitation usually consists of strength training and 70 % of 1RM is a preferred weightwhen trying to build strength and muscle. READ MORE

  4. 3. Microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee: Exploring clinicians’ experience of prescription processes in different regions in Sweden : A qualitative study

    University essay from Jönköping University/HHJ, Avd. för rehabilitering

    Author : Henrik Ottosson; Saga Tortela; [2021]
    Keywords : Knee prosthesis; artificial limbs; health policy; process assessment; Knäprotes; proteser; vårdpolicy; processbedömning;

    Abstract : Syfte: Syftet med denna studie var att undersöka vad kliniker upplever påverkar förskrivningsprocessen av mikroprocesstyrd knäkomponent (MPK) i de olika regionerna i Sverige. Metod: Kvalitativ analys med semistrukturerade intervjuer genomfördes. READ MORE

  5. 4. Visual assessments of Postural Orientation Errors using ensembles of Deep Neural Networks

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Filip Kronström; [2021]
    Keywords : Machine Learning; ACL; Anterior Cruciate Ligament; Deep Learning; Physiotherapy; Rehabilitation; Artificial Neural Network; video analysis; classification; Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : Injuries to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) are severe and common among the physically active young to middle aged population. After suffering from such an injury, the patient typically face a lengthy rehabilitation process. Usually, it takes 1-2 years before an injured knee returns to pre-injury performance, if that is ever achieved. READ MORE

  6. 5. PHYSIOTHERAPY EXERCISE INTERVENTIONS INCLUDING PATIENT EDUCATION FOR ADULT AND ADOLESCENT ATHLETES WITH PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för hälsa, vård och välfärd

    Author : AKASH JOSE; [2021]
    Keywords : Behavioural medicine intervention; Patellofemoral pain syndrome; patient education; physiotherapy exercise interventions;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT Background: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is commonly seen in athletes and common symptoms are for example pain and stiffness, and difficulty in climbing stairs. Physiotherapy exercise interventions aim to increase the range of motion, strength, knee stability, balance, and functional ability. READ MORE